1
as in first
coming before all others in time or order
a space shuttle on its premier voyage
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2
as in chief
highest in rank or authority
the premier authority on butterflies
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3
as in main
coming before all others in importance
the premier social occasion of the summer season
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Recent Examples of premier
The case was brought by apolitical career lawyers working for the Manhattan U.S. attorney, the nation’s premier federal prosecution office.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
By Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News Few voters likely expected President Donald Trump in the first weeks of his administration to slash billions of dollars from the nation’s premier federal cancer research agency.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
While many travelers opt for regular check-ups and body scans, the aesthetics sector of medicine has made Turkey a premier destination for those seeking lower-cost procedures, with hair transplants among the most popular choices.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Under the renewal, Thorne will also become a premier partner of UFC’s anti-doping program.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
By Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News Few voters likely expected President Donald Trump in the first weeks of his administration to slash billions of dollars from the nation’s premier federal cancer research agency.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
While many travelers opt for regular check-ups and body scans, the aesthetics sector of medicine has made Turkey a premier destination for those seeking lower-cost procedures, with hair transplants among the most popular choices.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Under the renewal, Thorne will also become a premier partner of UFC’s anti-doping program.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for premier
Adjective
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On the other hand, Creed is a seasoned campaigner in the Xfinity Series but is still chasing his first win.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Now Tennessee has staked a claim to the first No. 1 seed in program history with a stirring comeback, charging back from a nine-point deficit in the final 10 minutes.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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Dana Levenson was the city’s chief financial officer from 2004 to 2007.—
Dana Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Also last week: Newsom’s chief disaster officer asked the Trump administration to test soil for toxic chemicals in areas burned by the Eaton and Palisades fires.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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The group was dealt another blow with the fall of the Assad family's five-decade rule in Syria in early December, which blocked a main route for the flow of weapons and money from Iran.—
BASSEM MROUE,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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While The Charlotte Observer cannot confirm or deny the hyperbole, two things can be proven in regards to the downtown main street: infrastructure construction is complete and many more people are calling Union Street home.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Current case numbers include those that occurred between the initial 2018 incident and now, as the outbreak is ongoing. Need a break?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Further forensic analysis revealed that the attackers utilized advanced phishing techniques and social engineering to gain initial access to internal credentials, which were then used to bypass security protocols.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The biographical circumstances and the reddish tinge of the foremost prisoner’s hair have led commentators to interpret the image metaphorically, even solipsistically––the prisoner becomes a cipher for van Gogh, physically and psychologically incarcerated.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Christian Oberbeck,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Tyra Banks was also recognized with the inaugural Luminary Spotlight Award, celebrating her enduring legacy in fashion, film, and television.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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After Trump won the election, Bezos’ Amazon joined with numerous other tech giants in donating hefty sums to the then-president-elect’s inaugural fund.—
Kevin Breuninger,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many have long since been demolished or altered beyond recognition, but some of the most beautiful have miraculously kept their original structures and decoration intact.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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In their original incarnation, the Dolls only lasted a few years, and Johansen went on to have a more varied career — as Buster Poindexter, as blues singer, as actor — than anyone could have imagined in the early Seventies.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The bet: Vinícius Júnior as anytime goalscorer (6/5) Paris Saint-Germain vs Brest With a commanding three-goal lead from the first leg Paris Saint-Germain are in the driver’s seat, allowing Luis Enrique to lean less on his superstar core.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Post misrepresents video of Trump at College Football Playoff title game Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Feb. 9, watching as the Philadelphia Eagles built a commanding lead over the Kansas City Chiefs before leaving the game at halftime.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premier. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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